Somewhere in the middle of “I’m officially taking a step back from a Tune a Week” and “I’ll just casually noodle for five minutes,” I accidentally learned two tunes in the last two weeks. I didn’t write about them. I didn’t record them. I didn’t announce them with fanfare or a thumbnail or a clever caption. They … More Two Tunes, Zero Posts, and a Very Strong Cup of Tea
Friends, I have a small confession to make: my “Tune of the Week” has officially been bumped down the priority list by a bunch of green-clad, toe-tapping, St. Patrick’s Day gigs. And honestly? I have zero regrets. March is basically the musical equivalent of being swept up in a very joyful, very loud, very Irish-flavored … More Tune of the Week…on a Slightly Longer Coffee Break
Tune # 5: The Minor Slip I’m kicking off the new year with one of my favorite slip jigs — The Minor Slip (thanks for the suggestion, Harold!). Honestly, I don’t know why it took me so long to actually sit down and learn this one. It’s not a complicated tune; in fact, once it gets … More The Emotional Charm of The Minor Slip Tune
The week of Christmas, my “tune a week” project quietly went on pause. No announcement. No explanation. I just skipped a week. And while I was internally negotiating with myself about the responsibility and commitment I made to myself and my readers, my dog, Noah, was already several naps ahead of me and completely at peace with … More Learning to Take a Break (According to my Dog)
This week’s tune is The Rookery by Vincent Broderick. Hope you enjoy! … More The Rookery: A Tune for Intentional Playing
View my favorite online music workshops and classes. … More Stay Creative and Brighten Your Winter
A Tune A Week: #1 Every now and then, you come across an Irish tune that just has attitude. The Drunken Landlady is one of those tunes. It’s a reel that practically dares you to keep up with it—full of twits, turns, and that kind of slightly unhinged energy that makes it so much fun … More The Drunken Landlady: A Tune with a Kick
Happy Thanksgiving! … More Giving Thanks: Even in the Sour Notes
Coming in December, I’ll be learning and showcasing a tune a week. Hope you enjoy! … More A Tune a Week Coming in December (…and Beyond)
Join us for the Worst Song Ever at the Barre Opera House on November 22! … More Stepping Out of the Musical Comfort Zone
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